Attendees

Thank you to all the Healthcare Security and Safety leaders who helped to make the 48th Annual Conference & Exhibition one of the best as we addressed “Your Road Map to Excellence in Healthcare Security and Safety”.  

Hotel Information 

The Westin Charlotte
601 South College Street 
Charlotte, NC 28202, United States 
Phone: (1)(704) 375-2600  

2016 AC&E Program Information

Access the full program here

General Session Topics and Speakers

• Leading in Turbulent Times: Health System Security and Safety Imperatives - A View from the C-Suite 
  • George Masi – Harris Health System

• How to Influence and Communicate with The Powers That Be 
  • Gary Parks – Gary Parks Services, Inc.

• Three Perspectives, One Goal: Reducing the Risk and Impact of Violence In Healthcare Facilities 
  • Tom Smith, CHPA, CPP – Healthcare Security Consultants, Inc.
  • Pamela Thompson, MS, RN, CENP, FAAN – American Organization of Nurse Executives
  • Dan Yaross, MSM, CHPA, CPP – Nationwide Children’s Hospital
  • Kevin M. Tuohey – Boston University and Boston Medical Center

• Diversity & Inclusion: An Honest Conversation 
  • Greg Jones – United Airlines

• Extreme Customer Service® for Non-Clinical Staff in Healthcare 
  • Joe Clouatre – Innovative Business Partners

• Make Actual Evidence Based Security Decisions: Avoiding Garbage-in/Garbage-out 
  • Scott MacMillan, MA, CHPA – Lower Mainland Integrated Protection Services
  • Jeff Young, CHPA, CPP – Lower Mainland Integrated Protection Services

• Updates and Tips for a Successful Joint Commission Survey 
  • James Kendig, MS, CHSP, CHEM, CHCM, LHRM – The Joint Commission

• Body Cameras in a Healthcare Environment 

  • Ralph Cummings – Carolinas Health System

New Breakout sessions in 2016!

Targeted education you need the most, in a smaller and more interactive setting.

Breakout sessions were available in 3 themed tracks:

• Leadership/Management
• Investigations
• Safety/Emergency Management/Risk Management